impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl  ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl 

: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression

impactful song lyrics

impactful humanitarian efforts

Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.

—Mark Holgate

Synonyms of impactful

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

Free to the public, the event at the venue Radar615 drew lines a few hundred people deep, each of them eager to lay eyes on relics from a niche but impactful musical past. — Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Nike’s best — and most impactful — innovations have always been those that are totally new, the sneakers and technology that look and feel unlike anything that has come before. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

From developing a brand identity and connecting with consumers to executing impactful campaigns and navigating expansion, these entrepreneurs will discuss the strategies behind turning a creative vision into a lasting enterprise. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Injuries and a lack of surrounding talent made Hicks less impactful in his final three seasons with the Bears, but that three-year stretch was elite play that deserved more recognition than one Pro Bowl nod. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful